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Is making homemade dog food safe and healthy for my 6 lb dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 1 year and 4 months old | 6 lbs

How to make dog food for my 6 lb dog.

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on September 14th, 2019

Homemade diets are usually unbalanced and lacking in appropriate amounts of nutrients. When diets found online were tested, 97% were found to be incomplete and this can cause adverse health effects long term. If you want to make a home made diet for Brinkley, you need to work with a board certified veterinary nutritionist. Many of these vets offer remote consultations but your own vet may have a recommendation. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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